Boehner: I’ll sue Obama over use of executive actions

One day, the president says you’re one of his best golf partners and the next, you sue him.

Such is the case in Washington, where House Speaker John Boehner confirmed Wednesday that he’s planning to sue the Obama administration over its use of executive actions.

“I am,” Boehner said, when asked about the lawsuit. The Ohio Republican didn’t specify which executive actions he will challenge in court. But he said it’s Congress’s responsibility “to stand up” when there are conflicts between the legislative branch and the administration.

Republicans have chafed at executive actions taken by President Barack Obama, including raising the minimum wage for federal contract workers and extending family leave to same-sex couples.

Obama has defended the steps, saying he must take them because the divided Congress won’t act.

The House’s top Republican said the suit wasn’t about impeaching the president. Instead the suit is about faithfully executing the country’s laws and maintaining the power of Congress.